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President Barack Obama, second from left, accompanied by, from left, first lady Michelle Obama, Army Maj. Gen. Michael J. Linnington, Vice President Joe Biden and Dr. Jill Biden watch during the Presidential review of the troops on the east side of the Capitol in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2103, following the president's swearing-in ceremony at the 57th Presidential Inauguration. (AP Photo/CJ Gunther, Pool)

Monday, January 21, 2013 11:55 pm

AP PHOTOS: Crowd fills Mall to cheer Obama

By The Associated Press

President Barack Obama's inauguration Monday brought out a festive crowd of flag-wavers who filled the National Mall to overflowing, hailed his moment with lusty cheers and spent their down time spotting celebrities amid the bunting.

The celebration couldn't quite match the huge crowds and adrenaline-pumping energy of Obama's first inaugural on the West Front of the Capitol. But it was a lively second act.

Here are photojournalists' views of the celebration that marks the beginning of the second term in office for the country's first black president.